Wave Hill

I took metro north up to Riverdale this past weekend to visit Wave Hill. 30 min outside the city in the Bronx a shuttle greeted us, drove us up the winding neighborhood past beautiful estates to the top of the hill where a breathtaking view of the Hudson River was overlooked. This is unlike any Bronx I was familiar with. 

I was expecting some sort of museum price admission fee-$13.00? $25.00? Nope- since we arrived before noon our admission was $0.00. 

My pictures do not do this place justice, go see it for yourself to believe it. 

Built as a country house in the 1840's Mr. Perkins, a partner at J.P. Morgan began accumulating surrounding properties and devoting his time and energy to enhancing the landscape. The land was graded and contoured and rare trees and shrubs were planted to accent the Hudson River highlands.  

In the 60's Wave Hill was formed as a public garden, being one of 33 cultural institutions owned by the city of New York. The voulnteer board hosts numerous events and activities like Tai Chi, art workshops, and farm to    table brunches. 

Now on my list are seasonal trips to Wave Hill, even in the winter the views must be breathtaking.